Category: Medications - Page 2
Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks
Pharmacist counseling scripts ensure patients understand their medications. Learn the core frameworks, legal requirements, and practical techniques like teach-back that improve adherence and reduce errors in everyday pharmacy practice.
Decongestants and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure and Cardiac Risks
Decongestants like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can raise blood pressure and trigger heart problems in people with heart disease. Learn why even over-the-counter cold meds can be dangerous - and what safer alternatives exist.
SNRI Medications and Side Effects: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, and Others
Learn how SNRI antidepressants like venlafaxine and duloxetine work, their common side effects, how they compare to other meds, and what to expect when starting or stopping them.
When Pharmacists Should Recommend Authorized Generics: A Practical Guide
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics when patients have allergies to inactive ingredients, take narrow therapeutic index drugs, or experience side effects after switching to regular generics. These are identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Gender-affirming hormone therapy can interact with HIV meds, antidepressants, and other drugs. Learn which combinations are safe, which need monitoring, and what to do if your hormones aren’t working as expected.
MAOIs and OTC Cold Medicines: What You Need to Know About Hypertensive Crisis and Serotonin Risks
MAOIs for depression can cause life-threatening reactions when mixed with common OTC cold medicines. Learn which ingredients to avoid, what symptoms to watch for, and safe alternatives to stay healthy without risking hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome.
Lifetime Savings: How Generic Medications Cut Chronic Condition Costs for Good
Generic medications can save patients tens of thousands over a lifetime by cutting chronic condition drug costs by 80-85%. Learn how generics work, why they’re just as effective, and how to maximize your savings with simple steps.
How to Compare OTC Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen vs. NSAIDs
Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs for OTC pain relief. Know when each works best, their risks, and how to use them safely - without side effects.
Medicare Part D Economics: How Generics Drive Cost Savings for Beneficiaries
Medicare Part D saves billions by using generics, which make up 87% of prescriptions but only 24% of spending. Learn how formularies, copays, and new caps help beneficiaries save money-and what to watch out for.
Antimalarial Medications: QT and CYP Interactions You Can't Ignore
Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine and artemether-lumefantrine can dangerously prolong the QT interval and interact with common medications through CYP enzymes. Learn which combos are deadly and how to stay safe.